Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Create an account: Name, email address (via Google Sign-In)
• Create content: Text posts, voice notes, images, drawings or scribbles
• Use features: Book exchange listings, meet-up events, help requests
• Edit your profile: Username, full name, bio, profile picture, gender, city

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Location Data: When you use location-based features (Meets, Help requests), we collect your approximate or precise location with your permission
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use

1.3 Third-Party Services

• Google Sign-In: We use Google authentication to verify your identity. We receive your name, email, and profile photo from Google
• Cloud Storage: Your uploaded images and voice recordings are stored securely in cloud storage services

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process and store your posts, voice notes, and images
• Enable location-based features like nearby meets and help requests
• Facilitate book exchanges and community connections
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your requests and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with other users as part of social features, with service providers who operate the service, or when required by law. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Location Data

Location data is collected only when you actively use location-based features such as Meets and Help requests. You can disable location in device settings, though some features may become limited.

5. Data Storage and Security

We use HTTPS or TLS in transit, secure cloud storage for media files, access controls, authentication, and regular security reviews. No internet transmission is ever 100% secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: View your profile and content within the app
• Edit: Update your profile information at any time
• Delete: Delete individual posts or request account deletion at posteditorlnf@gmail.com
• Permissions: Control location, camera, microphone, and photos access in device settings

7. Data Retention

We retain your information while your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days unless retention is legally required.

8. Children's Privacy

ailn is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at posteditorlnf@gmail.com.

11. Permissions We Request

• Camera: To take photos for posts and profile
• Photo Library: To select or save photos for posts, profile, and post cards
• Microphone: To record voice notes
• Location: To show nearby meets and help requests when you use those features